FReeper Canteen ~ Finally Friday ~ 15 August 08

Serving The Best Troops And Veterans In The World | The Canteen Crew

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ It's Finally Friday!! ~

BARBADOS DIVE

Barbados Coast Guard Petty Officer Ricky Howell, swims with Rear Adm. Joseph D. Kernan, commanding officer of U.S. Fourth Fleet, right, and Lt. Cmdr. Bobby Greene during a dive off the coast of Barbados during Navy Dive Southern Partnership Station 2008 in Bridgetown Harbor, Barbados, Aug. 5, 2008. U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Petty Officer Andrew McKaskle

Canteen Mission Statement

Showing support and boosting the morale of
our military and our allies military
and family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

HOME RUN ARRIVAL

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Nix White parachutes onto U.S. Cellular Field before a major league baseball game between the Chicago White Sox and the Boston Red Sox in Chicago, Aug. 11, 2008. White is a member of the Leap Frogs, the Navy's parachute demonstration team, which is participating in various events during Chicago Navy Week and SEAL Challenge. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Hugh C. Laughlin

Summer Youth Program Cleans Up Taji Market

Army Capt. Timothy Cho (right), part of the provincial reconstruction team embedded in Multinational Division Baghdad with the 25th Infantry Division's 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, along with Rudy (left), the team's bilingual bicultural advisor, stands with Taji youth at the Taji Market, northwest of Baghdad, Aug. 11, 2008. The children are part of the summer youth hire program, which engages them in community-oriented tasks. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Whitney Houston, Multinational Division Baghdad

Charlie Rich ~ My Elusive Dreams

Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra ~ I Left My Heart At The Stage Door Canteen

5th Dimension ~ One Less Bell To Answer

Buoys ~ Timothy

Doors ~ Love Her Madly

VMGR-252 practices refueling Ospreys

An MV-22 connects to a refueling hose during training exercises over the eastern North Carolina coast, July 14, 2008. The MV-22 Osprey aircraft is assigned to Marine Medium Tilitrotor Squadron 263. The Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 refueled the Osprey from a KC-130J aircraft. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Curvin.

Face of Defense: Airman Helps Injured Warriors 'Face' World

Maxillofacial prosthetic technician Air Force Senior Airman Justin Jones creates new facial features using various techniques and tools to reconstruct facial features of wounded warriors. His techniques are used to aid patients in their physical and psychological recovery from injuries to the neck and face. Jones is assigned to 59th Dental Squadron at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Erin Peterson, 59th Medical Wing

Isaac Hayes ~ Theme From Shaft

Perry Como ~ It's Impossible

Casting Crowns ~ Does Anybody Hear Her?

Frankie Laine ~ The Road To Mandolay

Boots Randolph ~ Winter Wonderland

PARACHUTE PAIR

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael Elliott, an instructor with the Army's Golden Knights parachute team, dives tandem with Jon D. Port, a command master chief, bottom, in Maxton, N.C., Aug 1, 2008. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Bryan Schnell

Rescued Hiker Leaves Mercy: 'Long Live U.S. Navy'

080808-N-3591M-001 ALOLA VILLAGE, Papua New Guinea (Aug. 8, 2008) An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter from Helicopter Combat Support squadron (HS) 21, based in San Diego, lands near Alola Village in the Owen Stanley Mountain Range in Papua New Guinea to evacuate Australian hiker Debra Paver. Paver began to experience symptoms of hyponatremia, a condition resulting from low sodium levels in the blood. Paver was transported to the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) for treatment. Mercy is anchored off the coast of Papua New Guinea supporting Pacific Partnership 2008 and has embarked a multinational group of medical and engineering professionals from military and non-governmental organizations to provide humanitarian assistance to several countries within the Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 2nd Class Gabriel Martin/Released)

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and entertain our troops and veterans and their families,
and is family friendly.

[Stephanie32]

Hi Kathy,

Yes, it was a nice day. Had a surprise visitor and a nice gift. Hope yours was nice too and that you have a nice weekend.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Steph...how about reposting your recipes on the music thread, and also pinging ms behavin and mylife, our reside chefs.

[Stephanie32]

Ok, Kathy, I’ll do that.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, newfreep, and welcome to the Canteen.

Prayers of peace for you.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Did you get to meet Mickey Mouse? Minnie?

[TASMANIANRED]

Holding you in my thoughts and prayers.

[laurenmarlowe]

God Bless you newfreep, may God comfort you in your time of need.

Lean on us, we are here for you.

[Stephanie32]

Hoping that you will feel better, lots of prayers and warm thoughts to you, for you. You sound like someone who many people care about. Cling to your faith in God and he will get you through, along with your friends. God bless you.

[AZamericonnie]

Dear newfreep...sounds like & tough night for you & I am so sorry for that but honored that you can share your troubles here in comfort.

You are amongst FRiends so hang out & enjoy some tunes & frivolity! Is there any music you would like us to play for you? *Hugs*

[AZamericonnie]

Oh my gads Steph you are right up my alley with these recipes!

I must try the pasta with brie....thank you!!! *Hugs*

[Stephanie32]

You’re welcome Connie. *Hugs*

[Kathy in Alaska]

Click the pic.....

Music Dedication for our Troops and Veterans

NOTE: CANTEEN MUSIC
Posted daily and on the Music Thread
for the enjoyment of our troops and visitors.

[mainelydawn]

Hello FR friend. Kathy asked for prayers for you,I would also like to tell you YOU are not alone. Everyone at some time in their life need to be right where you are because it is those times we seek to find our soul and learn our most valuable lessons. You say God has been your rock yet now that too feels shaken, I say to you my friend read this.... Footprints in the sand
My precious,precious child,I love you and I would never leave you.
During your times of trial and suffering, when you saw only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you.
I believe your life is unique and so is everyone elses. I believe there is no right and wrong to ones feelings as those feelings are their own,no one has to understand them they just have to listen.
I hope this helps to know there are people out there who really do care enough to say so.
I will pray for your strenght to heal and in your doing so you will then give strenght to others.

[HiJinx]

Well, if you need a friendly ear...we’re always only a FReepmail away.

God Bless you; He is with you always.

[newfreep]

Hi Kathy and others,

It's Sat morning and I'm overwhelmed by the replies. Words cannot describe my gratitude and the prayers and comments touched my heart. Amazing how people I have never met can offer more compassion in my time of need than anyone I know.

Tough evening as I discovered a woman who I thought was a dear friend (and more) was not. It caused me to reflect on the many, many betrayals esp from family. HAving been a Christian in a family of aethiests is quite the experience.

It's been very hard at times to accept that trusting in people to do what's right is not prudent so perhaps it's best to become less optimistic re: all people?

So a sincere and heartfelt "Thanks" for the thoughts and prayers - it's good to know the "FRiends" here are sincere.

Thanks again everyone - it's been awhile since I've felt any warmth & compassion from another human....even though this is all electronic warmth.

Jim

PS: I don't know how to reply to more than one freeper - hope y'all see this.

[ConorMacNessa]

Prayers going up for you.

[BykrBayb]

When I feel the weight of the world on my shoulders, I find Psalm 91 comforting. Especially the part about being lifted up by angels.

Blue Letter Bible
King James Version
Psalm 91

¹ ¶ He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
² I will say of the LORD, [He is] my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.
³ Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, [and] from the noisome pestilence.
⁴ He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth [shall be thy] shield and buckler.
⁵ Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; [nor] for the arrow [that] flieth by day;
⁶ [Nor] for the pestilence [that] walketh in darkness; [nor] for the destruction [that] wasteth at noonday.
⁷ A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; [but] it shall not come nigh thee.
⁸ Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.
⁹ Because thou hast made the LORD, [which is] my refuge, [even] the most High, thy habitation;
¹⁰ There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
¹¹ For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
¹² They shall bear thee up in [their] hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.
¹³ Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.
¹⁴ Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.
¹⁵ He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I [will be] with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.
¹⁶ With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.

Þ

[newfreep]

Thanks for posting this Psalm - a very good reminder when the weight becomes a burden. I am simply overwhelmed that people I don’t know care enough to offer help and encouragement - it’s tough being on an island...

[beachn4fun]

Sorry I missed you on Friday, neighbor.

And, glad you had a nice vacation.